Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

The global hospitality company released its “ Top 10 Meeting Trends for 2019 ” report based on insights gleaned from interactions with event professionals all over the world. “We How else will attendees access all the mobile features now being created for even the smallest event? The Wi-Fi has to be robust—and preferably free.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

In today’s world, you cannot overlook the possibility of Mother Nature becoming an unwanted attendee at your meeting or event. Realizing the potential for a winter storm or another weather disaster while planning your meeting or event will help keep your attendees safe while reducing the risk of significant financial losses.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

of meeting space that accommodates up to 500 attendees. On the 100th floor, where this 7,500- square-foot space will be located, hospitality group Rhubarb is opening a restaurant, bar and event space. Meetings Hotels, Venues and Attractions appeared first on Smart Meetings. of meeting space. The post 2019’s Top U.S.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 27, 2022

As health and safety standards change with every new surge in Covid cases, many planners adopted virtual or hybrid platforms, but not all attendees have embraced the shift. Implement mask and social distancing policies that will put attendees at ease. Try a non-traditional venue that engages with the local culture.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2025

Tyra Dyson, CMP, DES Chief Events Strategist, TCD Events & Hospitality See her speak in Smart Start: Better Together: Championing Women in Events. The hospitality and tourism sector is instrumental in driving the global economy. Im most excited about attendees forming deeper connections with a citys community and culture.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

From the moment an event is secured, local vendors, venues, and service providers spring into action. Beyond Tourism: The DMC Multiplier Effect An average MICE attendee will spend 6x compared to a typical tourist. They spark employment across a spectrum of industries, from hospitality to tech. But the impact doesn't stop there.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

How has the Los Angeles hospitality industry fared during the fires? Los Angeles is well-equipped to host events of all sizes, with a proven ability to adapt and ensure a seamless experience for planners and attendees alike. He described a city physically intact, but mourning emotional losses and eager to return to work and life.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Two-thirds of meeting professionals have reported the recovery of the hospitality industry to more than half of 2019 levels and one-third reported having reached beyond recovery to 80% of 2019 levels, according to new research by IACC’s new report, Meeting Room of the Future Barometer Late—November 2022. Hybrid Is Down.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 27, 2021

In February, the golf mecca of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort threw open the doors on Hotel Effie, a luxurious 250-room retreat that adds another layer of hospitality to the popular Southwest Florida destination. The post New Golf-Adjacent Venues Emerge appeared first on Smart Meetings. Outdoor Options at Sandestin. Hotel Effie.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 25, 2023

A rule of thumb is to provide pertinent details to the venue at least six weeks in advance. To work together most efficiently, both parties must be transparent from the start about the dollars that can be spent, and how that budget can be used wisely and efficiently to make a lasting impact on event attendees.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Planners looking for a unique space that checks the appropriate boxes but also offers attendees a different experience may want to explore their local movie theater as a possible location. Read More: Alternative Venues: Not Your Usual Suspects Photo courtesy of Galaxy Theatres Grandscape SM What sets Galaxy Theatres apart from other theaters?

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Hospitality professionals saw the industry undergo tremendous changes in 2021. Many hospitality conferences and conventions were virtual or hybrid events , while others were forced to cancel altogether. As a result, many industry professionals are wondering what to expect from the top hospitality conferences of 2022.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Although the Americans with Disabilities Act went into effect in 1990, the spirit of the directive—to accommodate for everyone—is still sometimes lacking at hotels and venues, even if the letter of the law is fulfilled. Include a check-box during online registration asking if attendees have any special needs.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Most meeting professionals manage the needs of a small subset of attendees who require food, wheelchair access, sound, language or sensory accommodations. DeWitt suggests checking out the free National Network Hospitality page. Look at everything from the attendee perspective, reviewing your platforms and your registration site.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 31, 2025

With 98% of the county not directly impacted by the fires, the iconic event venues, world-class hotels, thrilling attractions and diverse neighborhoods the world knows and loves are ready to welcome groups of all sizes, she said. Los Angeles: Events in LA mean access to world-class museums, venues, hotels, theaters, restaurants and more.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

Unbearable, earth-scorching temperatures posing a threat to the environment also endanger the health of meeting attendees exposed to such extreme heat. Event professionals must now anticipate what attendees will be exposed to even in destinations where extreme heat is not the norm. How Planners Can Beat the Heat.

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Endless Events

JUNE 14, 2018

Something often overlooked when booking hotel blocks for conferences are hotel amenities for conference attendees. We have gathered a variety of the best hotel amenities for conference attendees to look for when finding the right hotel for your next conference. Today we will show you how to do just that! Amazing Views. Bike Rentals.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2025

These trends have reshaped demand in the hospitality industry, making adaptable, client-focused sales strategies an essential tool for hotel sales managers. Flexible Space Utilization A modern hotel venue must be versatile. Below are actionable strategies that can help hotels appeal to this clientele.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 2, 2025

Whether youre gathering hundreds for a conference or bringing together a small incentive group, theres no shortage of opportunity for every attendee to experience luxury in the way that works for them. of indoor and outdoor venues. When the time for the event rolls around, its sure to shine wherever it takes place across the 7,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2023

IACC’s Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report Shows Rising Desire for Meaningful Experiences Meeting professionals are increasingly turning to unique venues to help design meaningful experiences, according to the 7th annual International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report released in June.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Southern hospitality, exceptional meeting venues, and quality accommodations are ideal for your event. Koury Convention Center, offering 250,000 square feet of versatile meeting space to accommodate up to 6,000 attendees. The Greensboro Complex has nine venues. Location, location, location Accessibility counts.

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Endless Events

MARCH 30, 2018

Attendee engagement is our main focus this year and part of that is interacting with them way before the event starts. You don’t always have to create something new to gamify, using existing activities and venues could go a long way in engaging your audience. Guests: More Than Just Attendees. Click To Tweet.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018. The hospitality boom isn’t going anywhere. Attendees expect things to get easier. To keep clients and attendees happy, it’s more important than ever to speed things up this year.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Some even operate as part of a hospitality program—so hosting an event on-campus doubles as support for the next generation of event professionals while leveraging the nostalgia of these storied venues. Similarly, Pauley Ballroom boasts soaring, 30-foot ceilings, wraparound windows and outdoor balcony space for up to 1,000 attendees.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Wenks holds over 20 years of experience in executive hospitality leadership, most recently serving as vice president of the sales organization for Omni Hotels. Jerry Pupillo and Yuko Yoshida Jerry Pupillo and Yuko Yoshida, The LineUp at Wai Kai Waterfront adventure venue The LineUp at Wai Kai makes two key executive appointments.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

As crazy as it can be, I think it’s wonderful to know that we’re here and that all our attendees are appreciating being in person more than ever before.” of hospitality partners are expecting that many events. It’s busy and I think people are roaring back. Did 2023 reignite the Golden Age of Travel?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2018

While leveraging planning and hospitality trends can help you give guests a fantastic, relevant experience, don’t forget to cover the basics first. Offer a special deal to registered attendees on the limited-edition logo gear for that year’s conference, allowing guests to purchase or request theirs online in the weeks prior to the event.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Across the hospitality industry, meetings and large-scale events play a significant role in the success of hotels, restaurants, clubs—really any venue. To help offset some of the planning, it’s important to work closely with event experts and the venue to streamline the experience.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2022

Chef Kelly English , owner of award-winning Memphis restaurants Iris, Second Line, Fino’s, Panta and Magnolia House, hosted the fourth bi-annual event at Crosstown Concourse (more later on the venue). For such a meaningful event, the venue had to be just as poignant.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Modern venues throughout the Financial District host regular industry mixers that create valuable connection opportunities. The Code BEAM America 2025 at Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel helps attendees learn about emerging technologies. Emerging Startup Scene The Bay Area’s startup ecosystem is booming, especially in AI.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Peter Street Morrissey Hospitality ’s latest opening is a new meeting and event space in St. Meetings and events taking place at the venue will be exclusively catered by the nearby St. Meetings and events taking place at the venue will be exclusively catered by the nearby St. A Breath of Fresh Air Three Sixty St. Peter Street.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 3, 2024

Gallen, Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences (OST), and the Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences (OST), Empa, and the Cantonal Hospital of St. Here are the venues available for hosting events in St. Olma Messen St.Gallen The largest venue in Eastern Switzerland.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 2, 2025

Whether youre gathering hundreds for a conference or bringing together a small incentive group, theres no shortage of opportunity for every attendee to experience luxury in the way that works for them. of indoor and outdoor venues. When the time for the event rolls around, its sure to shine wherever it takes place across the 7,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2022

The result could be a more diverse pool of venues to choose from at a time when meeting professionals are struggling to find open space at fully staffed hotels. The $50 million program, called “Marriott’s Bridging The Gap,” was revealed at NYU International Hospitality Investment Conference on June 6. Challenges for Minority Investors.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Traditionally, many event planners started their careers working in hospitality (as assistants at hotels, for example) and gradually moved into management. Their curriculums typically consist of courses, such as experience design, event marketing, event financing, venue management, agreement negotiating, and more.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Non-Traditional Venues Muir, Autograph Collection Our teams have received increasing requests for nontraditional venues, outdoor setups and reimagined creative spaces. At Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa , attendees can connect with water—and with each other—through the resort’s ʻauʻaukai ceremony. experience.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 16, 2019

there could be accidental damage to the venue. It protects you and all other insured parties involved, for essentially anything that is out of your control within the realm of the venue, event planner, caterers, etc. The general rule of thumb is that most venues require event liability insurance for at least $1,000,000. .

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